The main goal of the project is to modify DYNE's restaurant-oriented Web Application tailored to the specific needs and challenges of restaurant owners and operators. Learners will engage in the entire UX/UI design process, from initial brainstorming to evaluation and iteration, gaining hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of User-Centered Design principles. Through user research and testing, they will develop the ability to gather and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, informing their design decisions to ensure the application is user-friendly and effective. The expected outcome for learners is to produce an engaging and practical digital product that enhances the overall management and operation of restaurants, contributing to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction. Additionally, learners will refine their technical presentation skills, enabling them to effectively communicate their design proposals and project progress to various stakeholders.

Project Steps:

1) Initial Brainstorming: The student will engage in brainstorming sessions to generate initial ideas for the restaurant-oriented application, considering the unique needs and challenges of the food establishments that make up our target audience.

2) Related Work and Background Research: The student will conduct a thorough review of existing solutions and relevant research in the field, using these insights to guide their design process.

3) User Research: Through interviews and surveys with potential target users, the student will gather first-hand data about user needs, preferences, and pain points.

4) Persona and Scenario Design: Using the data collected during the user research phase, the student will create detailed user personas and scenarios. These tools will help to clarify the specific needs and contexts of the application's potential users.

5) Defining Requirements: The student will identify and prioritize the requirements for the app, detailing the necessary features and functionalities that will best serve the user personas and scenarios.

6) Low-Fidelity Prototyping: Using tools like Figma, the student will create low-fidelity prototypes of the Web Application. This stage will provide an early visual representation of the app and its functionality.

7) User Testing: The student will conduct user testing sessions with the low-fidelity prototype, observing how test users interact with the app and collecting their feedback.

8) Evaluation and Iterative Design: After the user testing phase, the student will evaluate the findings and identify areas for improvement. They will then iteratively refine the design, ensuring that it aligns with User-Centred Design principles.

1. Bi-weely meetings with students and Design professionals on the team.
2. Explanation and Clarification: I can explain the concepts related to User-Centered Design, UX/UI design, and other relevant topics to help learners understand the underlying principles and methodologies.
3. Brainstorming Assistance: I can offer suggestions and prompts to facilitate learners' initial brainstorming sessions, helping them generate creative ideas for the restaurant-oriented application.
4. Research Insights: I can provide access to relevant research papers, case studies, and industry reports to aid learners in conducting comprehensive background research and understanding existing solutions.
5. Interview and Survey Assistance: I can help learners formulate interview questions and survey topics for user research, ensuring they gather valuable data from potential target users.
6. Persona and Scenario Development: I can provide guidance on creating realistic user personas and scenarios based on the collected user research data.
7. Requirements Definition: I can assist learners in identifying and prioritizing the requirements for the application, making sure they align with the needs of the user personas.
8. Prototyping Support: I can offer tips and best practices for creating low-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma or similar platforms.
9. User Testing Guidance: I can provide recommendations on how to conduct user testing sessions effectively and what aspects to observe during the testing process.
10. Evaluation and Iterative Design Assistance: I can help learners interpret user feedback from testing and suggest potential improvements for iterative refinement.
11. Feedback and Review: I can review learners' design proposals, project progress, and documentation, offering constructive feedback to enhance their work.
12. Answering Questions: I am available to answer any questions learners may have at any stage of the project, providing additional explanations and clarifications as needed.
13. Resource Recommendations: I can suggest additional learning resources, articles, tutorials, and examples related to UX/UI design and User-Centered Design to supplement learners' knowledge.